A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the legal application by former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido to stop the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s national convention scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Lamido had moved an ex-parte motion (FHC/ABJ/CS/2299/2025) seeking an interim injunction restraining the PDP and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from proceeding with the convention, claiming he was “unlawfully and illegally denied” access to the nomination form for the party’s national chairmanship.
In his ruling, Justice Peter Lifu declined to grant the interim relief, instead ordering the PDP and INEC to show cause within 72 hours why Lamido’s application should not be granted. The court adjourned the matter to November 6, 2025.
Lamido’s grievances stem from his inability to purchase the nomination form, alleging manipulation of the process and lack of consultation among the party’s leadership. He accused key structures of marginalising certain stakeholders and short-changing internal democracy.
A leading PDP spokesman dismissed the claim as disruptive, saying, “We are focused on moving forward and will not allow anyone or group to derail our progress.”
The convention, which aims to refresh the party’s leadership and set direction ahead of upcoming elections, remains on track for mid-November. Lamido’s challenge now shifts to a full hearing, but his bid for an injunction has suffered a significant setback.
